Bua flyer and Agen based Rupeni Caucau is not in the Flying Fijians team to take part in the Pacific Nations Cup next week after he failed to attend the Pacific Nations Cup trials at the TFL Stadium yesterday.
Caucau arrived into the country on Friday but did not turn up for the trials and Tabua said he will not run after players who do not show any commitment in wearing the national 15s jumper.
14 new faces have forced their way into the 35 member squad to prepare for the first round of the PNC against Tonga on the 13th of this month.
Rugby league convert Alipate Tani and Waisale Suka are among the 14 players together with the likes of Sean Morel, Ropate Ratu, Sionasa Vunisa, Leone Nakarawa, Viliame Veikoso, Sikeli Gavidi, Ilikena Bolakoro, Iliesa Keresoni, Sakiusa Masi and James Brown.
Notable names who have not made it to the team are Sisa Koyamaibole, Filimoni Delasau, Akapusi Qera and Apolosi Satala who are injured.
France based Napolioni Nalaga, Seremaia Bai and Maleli Kunavore will join the team later as they still have club commitments.
Fiji first game in the PNC is against Tonga on the 13th of June.
Caucau misses trials
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